Episode 308: Haaland Headed For Epic Collapse? Hull in Striking Distance!

A single new poll can flip the mood of a whole election, and the latest Albuquerque Journal numbers do exactly that for the New Mexico governor race. We walk through why Greg Hull suddenly looks like he’s within striking distance of Deb Haaland, what the undecided share really means, and how the independent vote, gender gap, education divide, and regional turnout could decide the finish. If you care about New Mexico politics, campaign strategy, and what persuades swing voters, this conversation gets specific fast. We also pull back from the horse race to the bigger question voters keep asking: how can New Mexico sit on enormous reserves and rising revenue while still ranking near the bottom on key quality-of-life measures? We talk through tax relief versus one-time rebates, what “open for business” looks like in practice, and why population projections show New Mexico as one of the only western states expected to shrink. The thread is simple: money in Santa Fe doesn’t automatically turn into opportunity on Main Street, and leadership choices determine whether families stay or leave. From there we hit the national stories that keep spilling into local life: ICE arrest numbers surging and the debate over immigration enforcement, plus a Venezuela oil deal framed as a strategic win with long-term risks. We close with a mix of the tragic, the absurd, and the unexpectedly sweet: a shooting tied to a green chile argument, a skeptical take on TikTok “pheromone maxing,” a heartfelt Dolly Parton tribute, and Sunday game day wildlife footage featuring a bear sprinting through an Albuquerque driveway. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D